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off the peg
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(of clothes) made to fit a standard size, rather than being specially made
What is the origin of the idiom "off the peg" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "off the peg" is from the world of fashion, where it refers to ready-made clothing that is mass-produced and not custom-made. The term likely comes from the practice of hanging clothes on pegs for display and sale and it is commonly used to refer to clothing.
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You can find really stylish clothes off the peg, if you look hard enough.
He can't afford to have his suits made to measure, so he buys them off the peg.
